Project Description:

Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) Region 5 developed a narrative plan to support a Caribou Monitoring program.

Region 5 implemented a Community-Based Caribou Monitoring Initiative. The Initiative will aim to inform our citizens of the Caribou Monitoring Program and to identify and gather information on cultural and environmental indicators on Traditional Land Use Areas (TLUAs) where Caribou may live in Region 5.

The Initiative were structured in three overlapping phases:

  1. Métis Community Engagement in 2022-2023, and
  2. Training on Caribou and planning regarding the installation of the Wildlife Camera, and
  3. Supporting field work installing the cameras in January-February 2023.

The initiative was carried out on a Metis Trappers area within the Red Earth Caribou Range in northern Alberta and one other area.

The community engagement activities will be undertaken with Métis people from Slave Lake, Wabasca, and the High Prairie area. All the work was planned and managed by the Region V consultation advisor with the help of a technical assistant.

Project Outcomes or Intended Outcomes:

  • Training and information for Metis citizens on the Caribou and familiarization with Species at Risk.
  • Practical technical knowledge on the installation of the cameras in the bush and their purpose involving Metis citizens.
  • Analyze the presence of Caribou through wildlife camera image captures and the associated data.
  • Draft a report for Metis leadership and citizens.
Organization:
Métis Nation of Alberta Region 5